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Just want to add that even if you're not sure about eligibility, file anyway. Let Washington ESD make the determination rather than assuming you won't qualify. Worst case they say no, but you might be surprised.
This is good advice. I almost didn't file when I got fired because I thought being terminated automatically disqualified me. Turns out that's not true.
That makes me feel better. I was worried the 'performance issues' thing would automatically disqualify me.
DEFINITELY file today or tomorrow. Don't overthink it. The application process is pretty straightforward and walks you through everything step by step. You can always provide additional documentation later if needed.
Good luck! Hope your claim goes smoothly and you don't have to deal with a long adjudication process.
Fingers crossed! I'll update this thread if anything interesting happens with my claim.
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The key thing to remember is that your benefit year and your 26 weeks are two separate limits. You can't collect more than 26 weeks of benefits, and you can't collect benefits outside your benefit year, whichever comes first.
So if my benefit year ends before I use all 26 weeks, I lose the remaining weeks?
Exactly. You can't carry unused weeks over to a new benefit year.
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The key is getting your initial claim filed correctly. If there are any issues or missing information, it goes into adjudication and can delay everything by weeks or months. Make sure you have all your employment history and documentation ready before you start.
What kind of documentation should I gather before filing?
Pay stubs, W-2s, employer contact information, dates of employment, and the reason for job separation. Having everything organized upfront saves time later.
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Bottom line - file your initial claim ASAP, register with WorkSource, file weekly claims religiously, do your job search activities, and keep detailed records of everything. It's not that complicated once you get into the routine.
Thanks everyone for all the helpful advice. I feel much more confident about getting started now.
You got this! The first few weeks are the hardest while you're learning the system, but it gets easier. Good luck with your job search too.
Derek Olson
One more tip - if you ever don't receive your payment by Thursday, definitely contact Washington ESD because something might be wrong with your claim. Don't wait until the next week to check.
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Felix Grigori
•Good advice. I'll keep that Thursday deadline in mind.
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Danielle Mays
•Absolutely, earlier is better when it comes to resolving payment issues.
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Roger Romero
Thanks for asking this question! I was wondering the same thing but hadn't gotten around to posting about it.
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Felix Grigori
•Glad it helped! The responses have been really informative.
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